Modern Etiquette for the UB student
By NICOLE COLEMAN, BETH KOMOROSKE | Sep. 13, 2006As the world has changed, so have the rules of etiquette associated with it. The emergence of cell phones and barely-there clothing into mainstream culture may leave some wondering where the line between acceptable and rude is.For students in just such a predicament, The Spectrum has outlined a few simple standards of modern etiquette in the college world.Dealing with roommates and neighborsAccording to Honore McDonough Ervin and Lesley Carlin, known by their penname as "the Etiquette grrls," in their book, Things You Need to Be Told, dealing with roommates and neighbors in small spaces can be made easier with some straightforward rules.When living in an apartment complex or dorm room, it is important to be considerate of others, keeping music at a reasonable level and avoiding spontaneous rounds of indoor sports that could cause your neighbors to become alarmed, not to mention falling plaster.
